Why is it that Paul continues to preach the gospel regardless of the culture’s hatred and opposition? Paul knew that some would be saved by the gospel, or in other words, he would discover the elect.
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I was apprehended and subjected to an inquisition about my life and ministry. The result is 12 nine minute videos posted on Sovereign Grace Fellowship YouTube channel. Here is the eleventh installment titled "What Is the Gospel."
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Noel Piper writes, "I was sixty years old when this story began â€” when I was forced to have friends. I am ashamed that, until then, I could have remained so ignorant of what God intended friendship to be. At the same time, I am filled with gratitude that God didnâ€™t leave me alone.
Good things can happen in solitude. Quietness can be a sweet place to meet G...

Question 2: Are You a Foul Friend?
Let me suggest three traits.
First, a foul friend is quick to criticize. In my opinion, there are two kinds of people that have the hardest time making friends. One is the person wants to have friends so badly she canâ€™t understand what it means to be a friend. These people are socially unaware. They donâ€™t ask questions...

Question 1: Are You a Fake Friend?
Fake friends use people. Money is the example in Proverbs, but there are other ways to use people. Some people get close to pastors or politicians or athletes because they want access, power, or popularity. Others may be so accustomed to soliciting favors for business or school or church affairs that they can no longer tell when their pe...

We talk a lot about relationships in the church. There are scores of marriage seminars, retreats, and conferences. There are video series and books for newlyweds and engaged couples. Most every church offers marital counseling and most every pastor preaches somewhat regularly on marriage. And the same is true for parenting. There are dozens of books on raising children. Th...